Leipzig University Hospital
“Medicine is our vocation.” This guiding principle shapes the daily work of the largest hospital in Leipzig. More than 6,000 employees are dedicated to providing approximately 400,000 inpatient and outpatient cases each year with the highest standard of medical care, combined with attentive and compassionate patient support.
Thanks to the high qualifications and extensive experience of its staff, patients receive treatment using state-of-the-art medical equipment. The results of medical research are rapidly translated into clinical practice, enabling patients to benefit from the latest treatment methods and innovations.
The campus on Liebigstraße, located in the center of Leipzig, continues to expand and modernize. It comprises advanced clinical buildings, research centers, and educational facilities for students.
Key Figures and Facts
As the institution responsible for operating the largest professional medical training school in Saxony, Leipzig University Hospital trains several hundred young specialists each year in nursing and other healthcare professions.
Students at Leipzig University Hospital pursue degree programs in Human Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and, since 2022, Midwifery.
Healthcare professionals from all medical disciplines participate in continuing education and advanced training programs, contributing to the dynamic development of modern medicine. More than 8,000 staff members are employed across patient care, research, and teaching within the Leipzig Medical Center (UML).
Core Areas of Expertise
Leipzig University Hospital is a maximum-care (tertiary referral) hospital that offers the full spectrum of medical services, except for cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiology.